The Practice of Therapy Podcast

Danielle's main focus is working with couples around issues of trust, communication, forgiveness after infidelity, intimacy, sex, and decision-making (finances, children, etc.). Danielle offers a multitude of different workshops and groups that will help both communities and clinicians build self-awareness, accountability, and help unlearn negative stigmas in a safe, encouraging, and supported spa...

Dr. Brandon Shurn is a mental health professional and counselor educator holding a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  In this episode, Dr. Brandon Shurn discusses his journey to working with trauma from a clinical focus. He talks about how trauma work is complex and often misunderstood and how he aims to bring...

Janet Bayramyan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Janet works from a trauma-focused and attachment-oriented perspective, supporting individuals and couples through their healing of past and current distressing events.  Janet Bayramyan joins the show to discuss how mentorship in private practice can be invaluable for therapists of all levels of experience. Plus, we dive into why finding...

Dr. Kevin B. Handley is on a mission to help people sleep better.  Through his individual and group work with clients, public speaking, and CE training for healthcare professionals, Kevin hopes to teach people how to enjoy the benefits of healthy sleep. This episode is about the importance of sleep for therapists and their clients. Dr. Handley explains the impact of sleep on our mental and physica...

Whitney Owens is a licensed professional counselor, group practice owner, and faith-based private practice consultant. This episode is about Whitney's upcoming  Wise Practice Summit conference . The summit starts October 5th, 2023, and has been approved by the NBCC for NBCC credit. Whitney is committed to supporting therapists in incorporating their faith into their practice. During the summit, Wh...

In this episode, Ashley Gayle , host of the mental health podcast "Black Girls Have Anxiety Too," talks about mental health in the Black community and mainly how anxiety affects people of color and the stigmas surrounding it. She shares how "Black Girls Have Anxiety Too" was born from a conversation with a friend in 2020 and how they create a space for real Black people to share their experiences...

On this episode of "The Practice of Therapy" podcast, host Gordon talks to Caara Lovick about incorporating traditional indigenous medicines into mental health healing journeys. Caara Lovick serves as a healing facilitator and translator for a project called "Traditional Medicine" based out of Miami, FL. They discuss the benefits and considerations of traditional healing and how it complements Wes...

In this Practice of Therapy Podcast episode, host Gordon Brewer welcomes Adrien Paczosa to talk about the intersection of nutrition and mental health. She explains her entrepreneurial journey, which includes successes and mistakes, and tells listeners that forming relationships with mentors and joining a mastermind group are essential growth methods. Together, they explore how therapists and dieti...

In this episode of the Practice of the Therapy podcast, host Gordon Brewer interviews Alyse Freda-Colon. She talks about her journey into becoming a therapist and adding a coaching business to her portfolio. Alyse shares how she manages her work-life balance while maintaining a successful private practice. The episode provides valuable insights and advice for aspiring therapists and coaches, inclu...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, host Gordon Brewer speaks with Jonathan Sabbagh, the Co-Founder, and CEO of Journey Clinical, about the revolutionary practice of using psychedelics in psychotherapy. Sabbagh shares his personal journey with post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse and how he found relief through ayahuasca ceremonies. The conversat...

In this episode, Dr. Jamey Schrier, a physical therapist who has been in the business ownership world for over 25 years, joins the show. Jamey shares his experience working with hundreds of practice owners and what it takes to create true practice freedom. He also discusses his background and how he got started in business ownership, highlighting the importance of taking a leap of faith to pursue...

This Practice of Therapy Podcast episode features Maira Holzmann, a group psychotherapy practice owner from Denver, Colorado. Maira discusses her experience with somatic therapy and how she helps clients heal from early trauma and anxiety. She also gives the scoop on her coaching program for therapists looking to up-level their private practice. The episode concludes with a conversation about the...

In this episode, host Gordon welcomes Maegan Megginson, a licensed therapist and business coach who founded Next-Level Therapist , a coaching program for therapists looking to move beyond private practice. Maegan shares her own journey as a therapist, from working in a group practice to starting her own private practice and ultimately launching her coaching program. She discusses the importance of...

In this episode, host Gordon Brewer speaks with guest Jake Ernst, a therapist in private practice and clinical director of a group practice in Toronto, Canada. Ernst shares that he primarily works with young people and their families on skill-building for the modern world, helping individuals navigate stress in the current landscape, and unlocking potential in relationships through parent and fami...

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy, Gordon interviews Katie Read, a long-time therapist who has worked in private practice, taught grad school, directed community mental health programs, and created therapy training materials. The two discuss how mental health therapists are outgrowing their offices by repurposing their skills, creating amazing lives for themselves, and helping their clien...

In this podcast, Donna Jacobs introduces her self-integration model, which explores how our internal filter, rather than external circumstances, stresses us the most. Donna explains that external circumstances do not necessarily cause stress, but rather it's how we process them. She then describes the unhealthy filters that can add to our distress. Tune in as we chat about emotional reactivity in...

In this podcast episode, host Gordon introduces Pavel, who shares his story about a tragic car accident he and his wife were in seven years ago. Pavel's wife remained paralyzed neck down, while he was able to recover. Pavel talks about the trials and tribulations they have faced during these seven years. Despite the challenges, Pavel remains hopeful and has a positive outlook on life. Gordon and P...

This episode focuses on understanding the concept of how one's private practice can change over time. Gordon talks about his own experience, going from a solo practice to a group practice, and the mistakes he made along the way. He discusses the concept of lifestyle congruence and how having a larger practice requires more resources, time, and dedication. Gordon encourages other practitioners to c...

Teresa Williams is a therapist from Huntsville, Alabama, and has her own private practice where she does marriage and family counseling. In this episode, she talks about her passion for helping women who have gone through a divorce, sharing her journey as an example. She explains the distinct stages of divorce, from shock/confusion, to messy/complicated, and then the challenge of piecing things to...

In this special episode, Gordon Brewer shares the purpose of his podcast network, the Psychcraft Network. Lisa Mustard, Daniel Fava, Aaron Potratz, Melissa Tiessen, Karen Dyck, James Marland, and Whitney Owens join the show to discuss why they podcast. Hear from these podcasters about creating revenue, giving valuable insights, connecting with the world, and making an impact in all the right place...

Julie Herres, the founder, and CEO of GreenOak Accounting joins the show. It can be easy to forget to take care of yourself, but Julie explains why therapists must put their needs first. Every private practice deserves to be profitable; Julie dives into the concept of "Profit First," which turns the traditional accounting equation upside down. Tune in as we chat about allocating your money into di...

In this special episode, James Marland interviews Gordon about a project they are working on around podcasting. First, Gordon reveals the inspiration behind his podcast, the Practice of Therapy. Plus, Gordon speaks about the challenges of podcasting and how you can navigate those obstacles. As Gordon and James discuss the benefits of joining a podcast network like PsychCraft, they also give the sc...

In this episode, Executive Director and Owner of the Mental Health Marketing Conference, Steve Turney, joins the show. Steve chats about how different generations are overcoming the stigma of mental health therapy, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. Also, Steve explains what we can expect at the Mental Health Marketing Conference this year, including virtual reality therapy! Tune in as we tal...

Are you looking for a cohesive strategy to attract well-aligned clients consistently? Well, you're in luck! Bethany Raab joins the show to discuss what does and doesn't work in mental health marketing. She touches on the strategies you can use to market your therapy services. Plus, Bethany reveals simple marketing techniques through referral and network partnerships, and we chat about speaking dir...

In this episode, Ryan Schwartz, the founder of Mental Health Match, joins the show. First, we discuss the client-therapist relationship and how it starts before your therapy sessions. He explains why therapists must ensure their online profiles are putting their best foot forward. Ryan dives into the problems with insurance provider directories and how they are often misleading. Tune in as we chat...